Paul Lake Dam
Paul Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, Illinois, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paul Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paul Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Freida Paul Estate (private). It impounds the Trib Negro Creek near Greenbush.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 390 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/04/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Greenbush |
| River/Stream | Trib Negro Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.74156, -90.55703 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FREIDA PAUL ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01171 |
| Federal ID | IL01171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |